12 Dec
Events of Interest and Analyses, A Foreign Perspective
Peace will be a consequence of truth. Maria Montessori said: “Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.” Let us hope this is a turning point, and a way towards Palestinian freedom.
Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish
News
News
North Korea launches long-range rocket
Pyongyang says it has succeeded in its mission of placing a weather satellite in orbit.
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2012 13:05 GMT
Asia-Pacific
Putin warns of foreign meddling in Russia
Russian president vows in state of the nation address that Russia will not allow democracy to be imposed from abroad.
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2012 11:43 GMT
Thousands in Moscow march against Putin
Europe
Israel to keep Palestinian funds for months
Israeli foreign minister says funds will be held until at least March, in order to pay off debts to utility companies.
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2012 08:17 GMT
Middle East
Protesting US ‘Right To Work’ law
By John Terrett
Americas
US to formally recognise Syrian opposition
Obama says US will recognise coalition as de facto administration of regions under rebel control
“Here’s a summary of today’s events Syria• The Friends of Syria group, including the US and most European countries, has granted full political…”
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US blacklists al-Nusra Front as terrorist group
After weeks of waiting, filmakers witness 7.4 cubic km of ice crashing off Ilulissat Glacier in Greenland
It’s like watching ‘Manhattan breaking apart in front of your eyes’, says filmmaker James Balog. He’s describing the largest iceberg calving ever filmed, as featured in his movie, Chasing Ice. After weeks of waiting, the filmakers witnessed 7.4 cubic km of ice crashing off the Ilulissat glacier in Greenland. Chasing Ice, released in the UK on Friday, follows James Balog’s mission to document Arctic ice being melted by climate change.
